Russia Claims Major Win, , Taking Control of Soledar.
On January 12, Russia claimed
to have taken "full control" of
the town of Soledar in eastern Ukraine.
On January 12, Russia claimed
to have taken "full control" of
the town of Soledar in eastern Ukraine.
'The Hill' reports that the news
marks the first Russian win
on the battlefield in months.
According to the Russian defense ministry, the salt mining town was , “of great importance for the continuing successful offensive operations in the Donetsk direction.” .
The town of Soledar lies near the city of
Bakhmut in the Donetsk region, which has seen
intense fighting since the beginning of the war.
According to the Russian ministry,
possession of Soledar will give Moscow control
of vital supply routes for Ukrainian forces.
On January 13, a Ukrainian official
denied Russia's claims, stating
that fighting was still ongoing.
According to CNN, there appeared
to be an organized retreat of
Ukrainian troops from the town.
Despite the apparent withdrawal,
CNN reports that mortar and
rocket bombardment has continued.
'The Hill' reports that Russia's early goal
of targeting Kyiv has largely been refocused
on control of the Donbas in eastern Ukraine.
'The Hill' reports that Russia's early goal
of targeting Kyiv has largely been refocused
on control of the Donbas in eastern Ukraine.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine
has now entered into its tenth month